[quote=Quixote;686380]Quote from the website: "We are not conspiracy theorists. Here is a world famous Geneticist speaking out against GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods."
Natural Cures Not Medicine: David Suzuki speaks out against GMO's
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I think I will have to support the current scientists, researchers, and the FDA rather than a 77 year old Canadian that got his degrees in 1958 and then in 1961 in Zoology and retired in 2001.
I will support the people that are are currently trying to develop crops that will feed the world's ever increasing population rather than just being against anything new that comes along. I doubt Suzuki is quite as up to date as maybe he should be concerning GMOs, but then his controversy on this and other issues apparently does help to sell his books to a few. Many of the references noted to oppose GMOs are 10+ years old, are antiquated, and have little value in this arena since the developments and technology have already and continue to advance so rapidly. Anyone that has ever experienced the onslaught of a new insect or disease in a cash crop would welcome anything to help overcome it.
Oranges are presently under siege from a new disease called Citrus Greening deemed to be the most serious threat in history and for which there is currently no cure, who will solve this problem?
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/10/us...anted=all&_r=0
I don't think those wanting to argue only a personal opinion or those against most any advancement and having absolutely no training or expertise in these areas have an answer as to how we can overcome any of these problems or those problems still to confront us and our food supply. I think we must encourage and support the current researchers and scientists to help us since we don't really have a choice.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Suzuki
Thanks Auto Bike for this link:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodScienceR.../ucm346030.htm
If you re-read post 15 or click the Google link below you will note that Dr. Bruce Lipton previously given as another reference has absolutely no standing and his ideas and theories are basically considered quackery by many, but again it does help sell his books to some .
http://www.google.com/webhp?source=s...or.r_qf.&cad=b
To argue against the well documented facts concerning GMOs would be to say people like the one mentioned in post #4 below do not know their information, all their training and research really doesn't matter, and we should just keep hanging on to old, outdated, preconceived notions that will only hender their efforts. Once again it appears the real intent is just to argue an opinion and never consider the facts. In the end it is a simple truth that what is argued here will likely make absolutely no difference.
Post # 4 was excellent..
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Originally Posted by golf4me
We recently met and talked at some length to a young woman, daughter of a friend, she was just finishing her doctorate in plant molecular genetics. She was a very bright young woman and her education past her initial degree was focused on the process of genetically altering plants and testing them to see that they do produce better crops and she spent years in the labs and classrooms and the many farms that test and grow genetically altered crops. She is a scientist and one of the brightest and best and her work will help us and other countries produce better and more drought and pest resistant foods and probably tastier ones and more of them.
I think that many don't realize that changing the genetics of plants that we consume does not change our genetics or harm us in any way. Growing plants and cross pollinating plants to have higher yield and better flavor and more nutritious punch has been going on for years and years and years. To change the genetic qualities of seeds to make a plant produce more fruit or to make a tomato more delicious or with less seeds and impervious to tomato worms is a helpful process and one that will not harm the people who consume it.
I think that many who protest do not realize that changing the genetics of food products does no harm to the people who eat those plants and makes it better for all people.
It may be misunderstood or thought unethical much like artificial insemination was at first but geneticists everywhere are finding clues to many processes to further our own lives and cure disease in people. They are also doing it in plants.
Because it is very complicated and involved does not make it dangerous to consume foods that have grown from seeds that were genetically altered.
I doubt if my post will change anyone's mind, because I am not on the level of this remarkable young woman who was educated at the University of Florida at Gainesville. Maybe we can ask one of their educators in molecular plant genetics to come to one of our garden groups to educate us about this process and allay some of the fears about genetically altered plants and fruits and vegetables that are produced from them..
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May 31, 2013
Dear Ms. Brown:
Thank you for contacting me to express your views regarding the labeling of genetically engineered or modified foods. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue.
During the 112th Congress, Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio introduced H.R. 3553, the Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act. This legislation would have required food producers and companies to label any food containing genetically engineered products with statements meeting specified requirements.
Like you, I have concerns about our food supply and want to ensure it remains safe and healthy. However, we have to understand that without genetic engineering, our nation would likely not be able to feed itself or have important lifesaving products that so many Americans depend on. It is estimated that the United States accounts for nearly two-thirds of all biotechnology crops planted globally. Additionally, products such as insulin or Hepatitis B vaccines would not exist without genetic engineering.
Currently, similar legislation has yet to be re-introduced in the current 113th Congress.
Should Congress take up this issue, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. I appreciate having the benefit of your views.
Sincerely,
Steve Pearce
Member of Congress
Stevan Edward "Steve" Pearce is the U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party. He previously held the seat from 2003 to 2009 and was an Assistant Minority Whip. Wikipedia
Born: August 24, 1947 (age 65), Lamesa, TX
Office: Representative (R-NM 2nd District) since 2011
Previous office: Representative (NM 2nd District) 2003–2009
Spouse: Cynthia Pearce
Education: New Mexico State University, Eastern New Mexico University